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Trim / finish carpentry
- Material matched
- Cuts and joints tight
- Fastened into studs
- Gaps caulked
- Nail holes filled and sanded
- Area cleaned
Checklists by trade
Carpentry job checklists
Trim / finish carpentry, custom build / cabinet, built-in shelves / closet system, interior door install and more. Here are the common steps for 15 carpentry jobs.
Pick the job you are on. Run down the steps. Print this page for the truck. In the app, pick carpentry as your trade and these jobs load as your checklist, next to your before, during and after photos.
New install
Custom build / cabinet
- Measure verified
- Dry fit
- Install complete
- Hardware set
- Operate checked
- Protect film removed
Built-in shelves / closet system
- Layout marked
- Supports / cleats set
- Shelves installed
- Level checked
- Finish / caulk
- Cleanup
Interior door install (new)
- Opening checked
- Jamb set plumb
- Door hung with even gaps
- Hardware installed
- Casing on
- Swing and latch OK
Stairs / railing build
- Layout, rise and run measured
- Stringers set
- Treads and risers installed
- Railing and balusters set
- Rail height and baluster gaps measured
- Sanded and ready
Wainscot / accent wall
- Layout marked
- Panels / boards set
- Level checked
- Nail holes filled
- Caulked
- Paint ready
Replace / 1-for-1 swap
Door slab / prehung swap
- Old door removed
- Opening checked
- New door set
- Hardware on
- Swing & latch OK
- Trim restored
Baseboard / casing replace
- Old trim removed
- Walls checked
- New trim cut & set
- Nail holes filled
- Caulked
- Cleanup
Stair tread replace
- Old treads removed
- Stringers checked
- New treads set
- Secure / no squeaks
- Finish
- Cleanup
Repair / service call
Framing repair
- Structure assessed
- Members sistered or replaced
- Plumb and square
- Fasteners correct for the load
- Inspection ready (if required)
- Debris out
Rot / damage repair
- Damage found & cut out
- Cause noted
- New wood installed
- Sealed / primed
- Paint ready
- Photos taken
Door / drawer adjust
- Issue found
- Hinges / slides adjusted
- Swing / glide OK
- Hardware tightened
- Tested
- Customer shown
Renovation / remodel
Wall framing / layout change
- Layout marked
- Old wall checked for wires and pipes
- Old wall removed (if any)
- New wall framed
- Header sized and photographed
- Plumb and square
- Inspection ready
Kitchen / bath carpentry package
- Cabinets set
- Trim & fillers
- Crown / toe kick
- Hardware
- Adjustments
- Cleanup
Inspect / maintain
Structural / framing check
- Areas inspected
- Damage noted
- Moisture checked
- Photos taken
- Repair options listed
- Report shared
Use these as a base. You know the job best, so add or skip steps to fit it. You are responsible for the work and the customer info you collect. See the Terms.
Not sure which photos to take? See the carpentry job photo checklist. Want these as a print-ready book with a sheet per job type? That is a trade pack, on the pricing page.